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    Gallery Gabrichidze in Brussels is currently looking for the new talents for upcoming exhibition period (summer–autumn 2008). We are inviting painters, sculpturers and graphics. We are especially interested to see surrealism, fantasy art, mystic art,.
Please submit your portfolio for our review by email (please use email address below if this link does not work). There is no deadline for open submissions, however deadlines for particular shows are depended on the display schedule.

   Submission gaudiness is available at our FAQ page. Telephone for inquires is:
+32 475506266
ARTISTS  WANTED

Paying the border tax while delivering artwork to us is artist’s responsibility. The errors with border tax might cause delay of participation, exclusion from the show, and even loss of the parcel.

  To avoid the problems please follow simple suggestions:

-Please consider 6% border tax rate while pricing your artwork.

-Please inquire with your shipment company  about paying tax from your user account.

-Please make sure that shipment agency is able to track the parcel at the customs.

Read more about avoiding the border tax related problems at our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section
Attention, border tax: if you are shipping your masterpiece from outside EU:
"The law and order"
Copyright N. Gabrichidze

Gallery Gabrichidze, located at the heart of “European capital”, Brussels, was established at 2006 by the group of politically and socially charged artists and designers led by Nick Gabrichidze. We are social-cultural venue which is building bridges between art and politics, foreigners and locals, neighborhood and the globe, using inspiration and creativity as tool.
Since December 2007 Gallery Gabrichidze is part of the BreXpat project which was launched by King Baudouin foundation to bring expats and locals closer to each other.
G A L L E R Y   N E W S
When the future historians examine the turn of 21 century, one theme will stand out: religious fundamentalism. In the West these days we hear so much about “Islamic fundamentalism” that it’s easy to get the impression that it is the only kind out there.
     Mixing the work of renowed international artists Parastou Farahour (Iran), Mark Vallen (US), Debbie Hill(Israel), with shocking photography smuggled out of Afganistan under brutal

breXpat²
Simultane ously with the Opening of Magical Mystery two we have launched the BreXpat two-the sequel of the project which we have successfully completed past winter. BreXpat is funded by King Baudouin foundation. Just like BreXpat  I,  BreXpat  II aims   at   improving   the
integration  of  expats in

The Art and U
and public events to bring more public, more life and more excitement into our neighborhood, this to increasing the cosmopolitan atmosphere and international spirit.
   We rarely brag, but this event was definitely a success. Our guests suggested plenty of original and ambitions ideas which will definitely turn our area into blossoming creative community. Please click here  to join the mailing  list  and  to  find  out  about  the
In a framework of the BreXpat Two we decided to bring our activity outside the gallery walls. Together will four other venues from our neighborhood: “The Talmo bar”, the “Velodroom”, “Het Witte Grass” and “Mbeubuss” we have started a campaign for popularization of our area, to turn this historic quarter of Brussels into a hot spot both for expats and natives.

Gallery Gabrichidze submission for Brussels Public Transportation

Gallery Gabrichidze has submitted a proposition of public art project for Brussels Public transport authority, STIB. The design for large murals was submitted directly to the office of Pascal Smets, the local minister of mobility.
Gallery Gabrichidze used this opportunity once again to manifest the idea of European unity and international integration.  The project is representing different aspects of European history and culture. Please click here to view the submission in pdf format.


“Should the artist  pay for the exhibition?”
Please share your ideas at our Forum

Game Nights

Gallery Gabrichidze is looking for volonteurs to set up a new type of  chess tournament
Click here to learn more
Taliban rule by RAWA, or images of post invasion Iraq and documenting the rise of the Evalgelical Christian right “Fundamental” is timely glimpse into disturbing world of global religious extremism intended to dispel falsehoods, to inform and inspire debate
  Funadmental is supported by European Cultural Foundation and The Arts Council UK
  Please click here for the full list of participants
Opens at Gallery Gabrichidze at 17.00 July 19, 2008
Brussels and also giving locals a better feeling for the international vocation of their city.
         Please click here to visit the King Baudouin website and find out more about BreXpat.
        In a framework of BreXpat two we are planning to integrate other venues from our neighborhood into our international cultural activity, run the ethnic game tournaments to let our  visitors  introduce
their cultures to others through the traditional games of their regions, run Open Mic nights and exiting workshops uniting different groups of people, work together with embassies and cultural missions of different countries, from Brazil to Hungary  so we introduce different cultures at our gallery and increase the public awareness about the social - political problems in different regions.
S U P P O R T E D   BY  K I N G   B A U D O U W I N   F O U N D A T I O N
NEW MEMBERSHIP FEATURES
Gallery Gabrichidze launches new program for our members. From July 4, 2008 (yes Independence day we know) we are providing all our members with additional services:

- Low cost artistic accommodation in the Benelux region, both rental and for sale.

- Gaudiness and personal assistance in fundraising and sponsorship from private funds and European cultural foundations, including European commission.

- Legal and fiscal assistance including help with relocation, border taxation, setting your own company or non profit foundation in the EU.


To find out about this and other features please visit our membership page
Tuesday, June the 1th we have set up “The Art and U” workshop as part of "Van Artevelde - live" action (see “Gallery news” for details).
  This event was a part of BreXpat 2. Together with our partner artists, various officials, and local small business owners we used this event to generate new ideas about popularizing the area. It was set up as a spontaneous brainstorm of ideas how to use creativity, entertainment,
Van Artevelde Live  Progect
The on-line payment system is added to owr website. If you are willing to make a donation, pay for the artwork. or to transfer the membership fee using your credit card please go to the "gallery"page and then click on "payments and donations" link.

Alternatively you can click at the image of VISA/Master Card logo above.
eventual delopment of the project.
      We want to especially thank Mrs Gudrun Heymans from European commission’s culture point in Belgium, who provided us with incredibly useful and helpful information about fundraising in European institutions and about communication with “Eurocrats”.